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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are enabling students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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